Armonk, NY Real Estate News
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Developing a high performing team certainly does require clear cut vision and values. In fact, I discussed this very thing in last week’s blog. Next, you need to inspire those on the team to do their very best. You start, of course, by…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Many people start a business and develop a plan to market and sell their product and service. But if that is all they have, in my opinion, two key ingredients are missing--vision and values. Surprisingly, many businesses can not say why they are…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Regardless of what we sell we are all really in a service business. People do not buy what we sell. They buy us. If they truly buy you then they are a loyal customer. Nothing is more important to a business than a loyal customer. You can be…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. " -- Gen. George S. Patton "Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. " -- Gen. George S. Patton On this Memorial Day weekend we pay…
Michael F. Levy (Grand Lux Realty - Armonk and Westchester NY)
I thought it might be helpful to gather some of my most useful articles for homeowners and home buyers in Armonk, NY. I hope you enjoy these. Why Armonk New York is a Great Place to Live Home Purchase basics - tips on buying a home in Armonk..
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Any smart business owner knows that a business must have adequate controls. But is being in control preventing your business growth? B eing controling can prevent your business from growing. Why are owners so controlling? The reason is that most…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
I just read and commented on a blog by Amanda and Jared Christenson about motivation They made great points and I would like to write a follow up blog on goal achievement. Everyone is always talking about setting a goal and writing it down. We…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Every organization is only as good as its people. It is important to select the best people. After you have hired the best people you challenge as a leader in to keep them engaged. Engaged employees will lead to loyal customers and loyal…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Many businesses are started each year. Many don’t last. Michael Gerber, in his book “The E Myth Revisited”, discusses the reasons. The e-myth or the entrepreneurial myth as described by Gerber incorrectly assumes that the desire…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Last week I participated in brainstorming with some realtors and other business owners. The topic of time management came up. To be sure, many people have problems managing time. In this case the agent was having trouble managing time primarily…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
I use my GPS in my car all the time. However, this past week my GPS froze rendering it unresponsive. It was a frustrating experience for me. My GPS has become my dashboard that tells me much more than how to get from point A to point B. It helps…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Most organizations do annual performance appraisals. This process alone is one of the most universally disliked systems. Why? Appraisal systems do not focus or focus enough on two very important areas—Employee Development and Results…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
There is a difference between a consultant and a coach. Which one do you need? That depends on what you need. You should know the difference before you hire either one. Coaches and consultants both help facilitate personal development. However,…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
Why do people fail to take action? Do you ever feel that if someone, or maybe even you, would take the action necessary to succeed or excel that you could truly reach your potential? Think back over what you did today. What did you do in the first…
Grant Schneider (Performance Development Strategies)
What results do you need to achieve success? Do you need more sales or more profits? Do you need to update your marketing or create marketing? Do you need to update or create a better infrastructure in order to get to the next level? Regardless of…
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